Claire Rouse
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Claire Rouse

Clincial Social Worker Candidate

  • Online Only
  • Location: Denver, CO
  • Education: Metropolitan State University of Denver

I may not always have immediate availability. If I’m booked, our intake coordinators will respond by the next business day with some alternative therapists specialized to your needs. 

Top Specialties

  • Trauma
  • Addiction
  • Mood Disorders

Locations

Who I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Older Adults

My Approach to Therapy​

Navigating this life is our greatest journey, and at times our biggest challenge. Asking for help, while difficult, can be the bravest and best way we support ourselves. No matter what obstacles you may be facing currently, you are not alone. During our time together, we will explore the patterns and stories that have been dominating your life and the systems around you. You are the expert of your lived experience, but sometimes it makes all the difference having assistance and guidance in changing the stories we are telling ourselves.

Genuine connection is one of the most healing experiences, and my goal is to ensure you feel safe and supported each time we meet. Working with individuals that struggle with addiction I have witnessed how capable of change and growth every person is. It is my hope to help you work towards the positive growth you are seeking, in ways that make sense and feel right for you. I utilize multiple modalities and perspectives, drawing from DBT, MI, ACT, and IFS to best serve my clients. I obtained my Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, and my Master of Social Work at Metropolitan State University.

Claire ran groups and co-facilitated experiential activities with adults in residential treatment for substance abuse. While at that facility, she gained knowledge about DBT interventions and gained experience in addiction with co-occurring mood and personality disorders. She has a special interest in trauma work and anxiety.

A little more about me…
Learning about and experiencing new things is one of the best ways I support myself. Whether it’s trying new, extremely intricate recipes with my partner, making candles or pottery with my friends, or taking my sweet pup Fen on new adventures, I really enjoy having new experiences with those close to me. Though there are days where doing some yoga, baking a sweet treat, and binging a good (or campy, haha) TV show is too appealing to turn down!

Other Specialties

  • Addiction & Substance Abuse (Alcohol)
  • Addiction/Substance Abuse (Non-alcohol substances)
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues (Children)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image Concerns
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Career Issues (Including burnout)
  • Caregiver Issues (Fatigue, burnout, etc.)
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigrant & First Generation
  • Infertility (including miscarriage challenges)
  • LGBTQIA2S+
  • Life Transitions (E.g., divorce, career change, move)
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Neurodivergence
  • Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy / Polyamory
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Pre-natal, & Postpartum Concerns
  • Relationships (Family)
  • Relationships (Romantic)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Positive / Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Trauma and/or PTSD

Approaches

  • ACT
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Gottman
  • IFS (Internal Family Systems)
  • Inner Child Work
  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parts Work
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed

Accepted Insurances

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Colorado Access
  • Colorado Medicaid
  • Health First Colorado
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MINES and Associates
  • United
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)

A note about my specialties…

While this list will help you better understand my therapeutic approach, I work with a number of specialties and techniques not shown here! If your personal challenges aren’t on this list, feel free to contact us anyway to see if I’m a good fit for you. Our expert scheduling team will let you if one of my colleagues is better suited for your treatment.
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